Superlift questions.

[Grabber12]

Guys I've been tossing around either putting the superlift on my 97 explore 5.0 or getting a Jeep and being done with the Explorer. When I read about the superlift it says 4 inch lift so is it 4 inches with just the components from superlift or with a TT and components combined? Also can I just buy the superlift components for living the front-end only and do a spring over axel conversation on the rear to save some money?

 

[Turdle]

The superlift brackets are actually 3" , you add another inch with torsion bar adjustment. This is deemed acceptable for CV angle.

Doing a SOA in rear will net a minimum of 5.5" , and you will fight axle wrap. You might be able to make a leaf pack that will work well, but the superlift springs work pretty good.

The Jeep might be your best choice for a wheeler, but if you want to wheel in greater comfort with better reliability I suggest building your explorer.

 

[Grabber12]

Yes comfort is very important to me and the Explorer is so much nicer than the Jeeps I go wheeling with. And it seems like everytime we go out its the Jeeps that breakdown. But on the other hand I am looking to go a little more advanced in the four wheeling department. I feel that basically have reached a plateau with the Explorer. I'm a Ford guy through and through but maybe it's time to get a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002 - 2004. With the Jeep Grand Cherokees you don't really sacrifice comfort.

 

[1997XLTRollover]

I loved my Superlift on my 99; wish my 96 had it but I was in no mood to swap it over to my 96 before I sold my 99. It cleared 35x12.50's and turned full lock to lock with not even a chance of rubbing. Ride was a big rough but not unbearable.

 

[2TimingTom]

You've reached the plateau with your Explorer? How so? What are you looking to do with your 4wheeling adventures?

You'd be surprised with a GOOD limited slip or locker will do for you.

Do you still have your rear sway bar?

The Jeep certainly has a much greater aftermarket

 

[1997XLTRollover]

Could always jump over to a Bronco instead of a silly Jeep like everyone else. They're way more capable in stock form and don't have the torsion bars hanging down to worry about smashing into things.